Business consulting strategies for sustainable development in the Marshall Islands can focus on several key areas. Firstly, there is a need to promote sustainable economic growth by investing in key sectors such as fisheries, tourism, and manufacturing. The government can work with private sector partners to develop sustainable business models that promote economic growth while minimizing environmental impact. Secondly, there is a need to improve the quality of government spending and maximize the benefits of public investments. This can be achieved by promoting transparency and accountability in public spending, improving the efficiency of public services, and investing in education and health outcomes. Thirdly, there is a need to promote inclusive growth by investing in people and communities, particularly in rural areas. This can be achieved by promoting entrepreneurship, providing access to finance, and investing in infrastructure and services that support economic development.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) partners with the Marshall Islands in strengthening energy security, water, sanitation, and solid waste management infrastructure, education, public financial management, and governance. The Pacific Approach, 2021–2025, of ADB serves as the country partnership strategy for the Marshall Islands, and focuses on building resilience against economic shocks, delivering sustainable services, and promoting inclusive and sustainable growth. The ADB will complement future operations with regional technical assistance, particularly in the areas of economic and public sector management, and private sector development. The World Bank’s Country Economic Memorandum and Public Expenditure Review has examined the opportunities, risks, and reforms that can help deliver sustainable long-term growth and outlines reforms that can help deliver sustainable long-term growth. The Marshall Islands’ National Strategic Plan provides a clear pathway for the country’s development, and the report shows that by investing in people and fiscal systems, and making the most of its fisheries resources, Marshall Islands can chart a course towards greater economic independence.
Business consulting strategies for sustainable development in the Marshall Islands can focus on promoting sustainable economic growth, improving the quality of government spending, and promoting inclusive growth. The Asian Development Bank and the World Bank are partnering with the Marshall Islands to strengthen infrastructure, promote economic growth, and build resilience against economic shocks. The Marshall Islands’ National Strategic Plan provides a clear pathway for the country’s development, and the government can work with private sector partners to develop sustainable business models that promote economic growth while minimizing environmental impact.